Names Ending in U for Boys
- Vasu
Origin:
SanskritMeaning:
"excellent, brilliant"Description:
An Indian boy name with an appealing meaning.
- Gorou
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"fifth son"Description:
Traditional Japanese name for the fifth-born son makes for a unique baby name in the West.
- Joulu
Origin:
FinnishMeaning:
"Christmas"Description:
The Finnish word for Christmas, occasionally given as a name to children born around the holiday.
- Kazu
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"number, amount"Description:
Like many Japanese names, Kazu can be used for either gender and has a range or meanings, depending on how the kanji are drawn and interpreted. It can also be short for names such as Kazuko or Kazuya.
- Dumitru
- Joshu
- Batu
Origin:
MongolianMeaning:
"firm"Description:
A common name in Central Asia, linked to Mongol leader Batu Khan.
- Nandru
- Mamoru
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"defend, protect"Description:
Common among adult men in Japan, not so much among babies.
- Atagulkalu
Origin:
CherokeeMeaning:
"leaning wood"Description:
Famously borne by Atagulkalu or Attakullakulla, a Cherokee leader known to the English as Little Carpenter. The English translation reflected both his given name and slight physique.
- Kru
- Riku
- Flambeau
- Seraffinu
- Stu
- Perttu
- Arnou
- Kamaehu
Origin:
HawaiianMeaning:
"strength"
- Akamu
Origin:
Hawaiian variant of AdamDescription:
The Hawaiian version of ultra-classic Adam could make a cool choice for parents seeking something that feels fresh but still has roots in tradition. It also means "to blush" in Japanese.
- Avihu
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"he is my father"Description:
The name of a son of Aaron in the Old Testament. Abihu is a variant form.